Rebirth Space Pretty Girl Chapter 3028: big wedding (finale)
Previously on Rebirth Space Pretty Girl...
Chapter 3028 Wedding (Finale)
Regarding Duke Huai, Helian Rongjiu considered his past merits and decided to spare his life. However, his princely title was stripped, and the majority of his wealth was seized, leaving him with a mere 30 taels of silver. Demoted to the status of a commoner, he was banished from the capital with a permanent prohibition against returning.
Murong Lingran felt satisfied with this outcome. Understanding Duke Huai's history of service, she recognized that Helian Rongjiu had faced significant pressure to remove him from his position of power. With the matter of Duke Huai finally resolved, Murong Lingran could focus on her upcoming marriage with a peaceful mind.
The day of Murong Lingran’s wedding arrived three days later.
Grand ceremonies define a royal wedding, particularly one for a Queen, setting it apart from ordinary nuptials. Consequently, Murong Lingran was awake and preparing herself long before the sun rose.
Her three sisters-in-law remained by her side throughout the morning. They carefully supervised the palace mama as she dressed the bride, ensuring that every detail of her attire was flawless.
Observing her sister in full makeup, Liu Jianian sighed with admiration. "I have known of A Ran’s beauty since our childhood, yet this Queen’s regalia makes her look even more breathtaking. Were I His Majesty, I would certainly have fallen for A Ran as well."
Ruan Youyi added with a smile, "A Ran is undoubtedly the most stunning girl in our family."
Jing Yan’er chimed in as well, saying, "The eldest princess is a beauty, and her mother is equally lovely. Born from them, A Ran truly shines more brilliantly than a pearl in the heavens."
Feeling a bit flustered by the endless stream of praise from her sisters-in-law, Murong Lingran gave a soft cough. "Sisters-in-law, you are all very beautiful. However, since today is my wedding day, I shall be the most important person. Just for today, I will be the most beautiful woman in the palace."
A wave of cheerful laughter broke out among the group.
Once she was fully prepared, the eunuch dispatched by the palace arrived to read the imperial decree. The entire family knelt alongside her as the proclamation was made.
Following the reading, the eunuch presented her with the Queen’s official seals and records.
The eunuch urged, "Empress, your imperial carriage has arrived. Please, it is time to board the sedan chair."
Murong Lingran nodded, turned to bid her family a final farewell, and stepped into the sedan chair.
Tears welled in the eyes of her relatives. As the only daughter of the house, her departure into marriage left everyone feeling a deep sense of reluctance to let her go.
Murong Lingran was well aware of her family's sorrow. Fearing that looking back would cause her to burst into tears and ruin her makeup, she steeled her heart and kept her eyes forward.
The Empress’s carriage moved slowly toward the Jinghua Gate. Upon entering the palace grounds, she found Helian Rongjiu waiting for her at Yuanlai Hall.
Together, the couple proceeded to the Fengxian Hall for the ancestral rites.
By the time the temple ceremonies were finished, dusk had fallen. They moved to Tiankun Palace, the primary hall for major imperial events, where the gathered ministers were already in attendance.
"First kowtow to Heaven and Earth..."
"Second kowtow to the high hall..."
"Husband and wife kowtow to each other..."
"Send them to the bridal chamber..."
Taking Murong Lingran by the hand, Helian Rongjiu led her back to their wedding chambers.
Tonight, the hours would stretch long and sweet...
Four Years Later
The Great Court Session
Eunuch De announced in a loud voice, "If there are matters to discuss, speak now; otherwise, the court shall be dismissed."
A minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, you have been wed for four years, yet the harem contains only the Queen. For the sake of the state and the stability of the dynasty, we implore Your Majesty to take concubines soon. This will fill the harem and ensure the continuation of the imperial line."
Helian Rongjiu replied with clear irritation, "I have stated this before: this topic is not to be raised again. In our four years of marriage, the Queen has been pregnant with twins twice. I already have four children. Is that not enough?"
"Your Majesty, one can never have too many heirs. You are only in your twenties, and four children is a small number for an Emperor."
"Are you suggesting that if I had fewer, I would take a concubine? I believe I have enough, and I will hear no more of this."
Prime Minister Suo Cheng spoke up, "His Majesty is correct. Both the Emperor and the Empress are still in their youth; there will be more children in the future. Progeny is a matter of fate, so there is no cause for haste. When the late Emperor was His Majesty's age, despite having many wives and concubines, he had only fathered two children."
Helian Rongjiu nodded his approval. "The Prime Minister speaks the truth."
The complaining minister was left speechless.
At that moment, a eunuch rushed into the hall with great urgency. "Greetings to Your Majesty!"
"Why such haste?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, you commanded that any news regarding the Empress must be reported immediately, regardless of what you are doing."
"What has happened to the Queen?"
"Your Majesty, the Empress is expecting once again!"
"Hahaha... Hahaha!" Helian Rongjiu burst into a loud, joyous laugh. "This is truly a blessing from Heaven! You ministers still wish for me to take concubines? Look, my Queen is providing me with another child. Why would I need concubines? I have no desire to bring women into the palace who would only cause trouble for my Queen. I am in an excellent mood today. Court is dismissed!"
The ministers knelt in unison, shouting, "Congratulations to Your Majesty! Great joy to Your Majesty!"
...
That night, Changqi Shenjun returned to his Space.
He sighed as he thought of Murong Lingran’s new pregnancy.
He decided he would not yet reveal to her that Helian Rongjiu was actually a reincarnation of a fragment of his own soul. He didn't want the excitement to affect her health or the baby.
As for his spirit pets, he would let them continue as they were to avoid further complications. Once Murong Lingran and Helian Rongjiu reached the end of their hundred-year lives, they would eventually learn the truth.
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